Gut Clinic Secures $1M to Revolutionize Gastro Care Across Northern India

Gut Clinic, a healthcare startup focused on integrated gastroenterology, liver, and metabolic care, has secured $1 million in seed funding. The platform aims to transform outpatient treatment for chronic and preventive conditions, working alongside hospitals rather than replacing them. A group of 15 investors, including industry experts and healthcare professionals, backed the round.

Founded by US-certified physician Dr. Akshat Kumar, Gut Clinic combines clinical expertise with technology-driven care. The company currently operates in Delhi NCR and plans to expand into Chandigarh, Punjab, and other parts of northern India. Over the next few years, it aims to establish more than 20 centres in the region.

The $1 million funding will help strengthen clinical systems and improve outpatient care delivery. Gut Clinic also intends to expand its diagnostic capabilities within India's $197 billion preventive healthcare sector. Dr. Kumar stated that the investment would enable the platform to provide consistent, high-quality care at scale.

Notable backers in the funding round include Dr. Amitoj Singh, Dr. Aman Rajpal, Ankur Kathuria, Juhi Bhatnagar, and Deepak Garg. The startup's outpatient-first model is supported by day-care and in-hospital facilities. Its goal is to build India's largest gastro-metabolic care platform, enhancing patient outcomes and care experiences.

Gut Clinic's expansion will focus on northern India, with new centres planned beyond Delhi NCR and Chandigarh. The funding will support clinical upgrades, diagnostic growth, and the establishment of additional treatment hubs. The company's model aims to make specialised gastro and metabolic care more accessible outside traditional hospital settings.